Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Queen Mathilde of Belgium" in English language version.
Under Belgian law, marriage does not have any effect on the spouses' surnames. You keep the surname that you had before you were married.
Mathilde was the daughter of a judge and a countess, ...
In the past, only boys could become Kings. The Constitution was changed in 1991: Princesses can now also ascend the throne and become Queen. Princess Elisabeth, who is the eldest of four children of King Philippe, is therefore the heiress of the Belgian monarchy. When she succeeds her father King Philippe, Princess Elisabeth will be the first woman to become Head of State in Belgium.
Under Belgian law, marriage does not have any effect on the spouses' surnames. You keep the surname that you had before you were married.
Mathilde was the daughter of a judge and a countess, ...
In the past, only boys could become Kings. The Constitution was changed in 1991: Princesses can now also ascend the throne and become Queen. Princess Elisabeth, who is the eldest of four children of King Philippe, is therefore the heiress of the Belgian monarchy. When she succeeds her father King Philippe, Princess Elisabeth will be the first woman to become Head of State in Belgium.